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HelpTest Code PPR-PPS Platelet Concentrate
Useful For
If patient's ABO/Rh is not recorded in Transfusion Service, a specimen is required.
Patients who are bleeding due to thrombocytopenia or functionally abnormal platelets
Post-operative dilutional thrombocytopenia.
Synonyms/Keywords
SDP, Single Donor Platelet, Apheresis collected platelet
Specimen Requirements
| Fasting Required | Specimen Type | Preferred Container/Tube | Acceptable Container/Tube | Specimen Volume | Specimen Minimum Volume (allows for 1 repeat) |
Pediatric Minimum Volume (no repeat) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No | Whole blood | 6 mL EDTA Pink Top Tube (PTT) |
Two 3 mL EDTA Lavender Top Tubes (LTT) 6 ml Red Top Tube (RTT) | 3 mL | 2.5 mL | Two 0.5 mL microcollection tubes |
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Whole blood/serum | Refrigerate | < 14 days old |
Rejection Criteria
| Serum separator tubes (SST) |
|---|
| Frozen samples |
| Hemolyzed samples |
Test Information
A concentration of platelets collected from volunteer donors by apheresis. This component is more commonly called apheresis platelets or single-donor platelets (SDPs) HLA matched SDPs require additional patient information, testing and request forms, refer to HLA MATCHED PLATELET CONCENTRATE.
Reference Range Information
| Performing Location | Reference Range |
|---|---|
| Marshfield | No reference ranges are available |
Marshfield Labs Performing Department
Marshfield Labs Transfusion Services
Performing Information
| Performing Location | Day(s) Test Performed | Analytical Time | Methodology/Instrumentation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marshfield | Monday through Sunday | Less than 2 hours | Serological if blood type is performed |